Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Job overview
The Social Worker role at Jewish Board supports adults with serious mental illness to live independently by providing clinical interventions and personalized recovery guidance within the Adult Residential Division.
Responsibilities and impact
The Social Worker manages a caseload, conducts assessments, develops service plans, provides counseling, coordinates referrals, advocates for residents, participates in team meetings, documents client interactions, and supports community integration.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work with LMSW or LCSW preferred, at least 1 year of human services experience preferred, strong communication, assessment, crisis management, and cultural competence skills.
Work environment and culture
The organization values diversity, cultural competence, anti-racism, respect for individuals' dignity, and a supportive, team-oriented environment with community engagement.
Company information
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services is a nonprofit supporting mental health and social services, focusing on recovery and independence for adults with serious mental illness.
Team overview
The Social Worker works within a therapeutic team including medical, psychiatric, and psychology staff to ensure comprehensive client care.
Unique job features
The role emphasizes a harm-reduction approach, cultural competence, anti-racist principles, and community-based recovery support, distinguishing it from typical social work positions.
Company overview
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (The Jewish Board) is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health and social services to individuals and families in New York City. They offer a wide range of programs, including counseling, residential treatment, and community-based services, aimed at supporting mental health, overcoming trauma, and enhancing well-being. Established in 1874, the organization has a long history of adapting to the evolving needs of the community, making money through a combination of government funding, private donations, and service fees. Their mission is to strengthen families and communities by providing comprehensive and culturally sensitive care.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize experience with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and trauma, highlighting your ability to provide culturally competent, person-centered care aligned with Jewish Board’s harm-reduction approach.
Showcase your skills in client engagement including conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans, crisis management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery and independent living.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Jewish Board’s official career page, LinkedIn, and reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility and chances of consideration.
Connect with current social workers and staff in the Adult Residential Division on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their work in mental health recovery or asking about the team’s approach to culturally competent care to initiate meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'clinical intervention,' 'harm-reduction,' 'culturally competent,' 'risk assessments,' 'service planning,' and 'crisis management' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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